Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Global eBook Awards Winners Announced

The Global eBook Awards Winners were announced in California on Saturday, August 20th and while The Golden Pathway did not win the Children's Picture Book Fiction category I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Donna Shepherd, author of Sully's Topsy Tale as the category winner. And congratulations one and all for your winning placement in all the categories of the Global eBook Awards. I tip my hat to you all!

I would also like to thank Dan Poynter, Joseph Dowdy, and the judges for their endless time and effort in coordinating and executing such an exhilirating awards opportunity.

To view the presentation of the awards visit: http://awardsforebooks.com/awards-ceremony-2011/



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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Sunday, August 14, 2011

The Golden Pathway Announced as Finalist in Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards

I am over the moon to announce that The Golden Pathway has been declared a finalist in Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards.


Animals/Pets - Non-Fiction Doggie Biscuit

Business - Non-Fiction Directory of Business Talk Radio Shows


Business - Non-Fiction MINITRENDS: How Innovators & Entrepreneurs Discover & Profit From Business & Technology Trends

Business - Non-Fiction How to Build Buzz for Your Biz, Tap into the Power of Social Media, Publicity, & Relationship Marketing to Grow Your Business

Children's Literature - Fiction The Weaver

Children's Picture Books - Fiction Sully’s Topsy Tale

Children's Picture Books - Fiction The Golden Pathway — an historical fiction story about the Underground Railroad

Christian Children's - Fiction Angel Eyes

Cookbooks - Non-Fiction Recipes from Camp Trillium

Historical Literature - Fiction The Silurian, Book Two: The King of Battles

Historical Literature - Fiction The Molly Lake Chronicles Book 2 Barely Afloat

Horror - Fiction Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller - Fiction THE PURPLES

New Age - Non-Fiction 101 Ways to Meditate: Discover Your True Self


Psychology/Mental Health - Non-Fiction You CAN Prevent Alzheimer’s!: A Neuropsychologist’s Secrets to Better Brain Health

Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Paranormal - Fiction Chasing Amanda

Self-Help - Non-Fiction Basic Accounting Simplified

Teen Literature - Fiction Laney (The Brookehaven Vampires)

Congratulations one and all!


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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Blog Jog Day - Contest Winners!


Thank you to all who visited The Golden Pathway during Blog Jog Day on August 7, 2011. Your time and interest is appreciated.

Now without further ado, I'm pleased to announce the contest winners!





For the one FREE media release the prize goes to: Chelle Cordero of http://chellecordero.blogspot.com/.

Please contact me via email at donna at donnamcdine dot com and we will discuss your news.


For the FREE The Golden Pathway e-Book and Educator's Guide prize goes to: Susanne Drazic. I have your email address and will send it to you today.

Thank you one and all!

Wishing you all an inspirational week!

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Sunday, August 7, 2011

The Underground Railroad children's book, The Golden Pathway runs through Blog Jog Day









Welcome to Blog Jog Day and my blog The Golden Pathway!

Please enjoy my site then click over to http://bloomlifecoach.wordpress.com/ to see what the next Blog has to offer! Lost in the links?

You can always go back to the main Blog Jog Day Blog at http://blogjogday.blogspot.com/ and find a new link to jog from. Thank you for stopping by my site!


As promised on Friday here are the two contests in celebration of Blog Jog Day:

First contest:

The Golden Pathway e-book giveaway and as an added bonus The Golden Pathway Educator's Guide PDF. A $20 value.

Synopsis:
Be transported through time to the Underground Railroad, where high-pitched screams echo each night. David’s cruel Pa always chooses the same victim. Despite the circumstances during slavery, David uncovers the courage to defy his Pa.


Raised in a hostile environment where abuse occurs daily, David attempts to break the mold and befriends the slave, Jenkins, owned by his Pa. Fighting against extraordinary times and beliefs, David attempts to lead Jenkins to freedom with no regard for his own safety and possible consequences dealt out by his Pa.

The Golden Pathway Educator's Guide is a comprehensive across the curriculum based teaching tool for English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Art teachers, as well as Homeschooling families. The PDF guide is 25 pages. 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Second Contest:
 



Dynamic Media Release Services - one free media release written and distributed to five on-line media release sites. A $60 value.

You’ll discuss your good news and happenings to get a clear indication of your direction. Your valuable information will then be written into a dynamic media release and provided to you for your networking purposes. Even if you don't have publishing credits under your belt or even if you aren't a writer, announcing guest interviews or your topic of choice will help draw traffic and recognition to you and your blog.  

All you have to do is: 
  • Leave a comment (be sure to leave your email) and indicate which contest you would like to enter or both.
  • Become a follower (be sure to leave your blog address so I can follow you back) at The Golden Pathway blog. 
One winner per contest. Winners will be announced Wednesday, August 10th.
 
Be sure to follow along on Blog Jog Day to: http://bloomlifecoach.wordpress.com/ Laurie Soileau, Life/ADHD Coach ~ offering coaching sessions via telephone as well as in my home office in Nashville, Tennessee. Ms. Soileau's Life Coaching practice is geared toward adults age 35-50 who want to move past specific challenges and live the life of their dreams.

I look forward to your visit.

Thank you.


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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Friday, August 5, 2011

What in the World is Blog Jog Day?


Plug Your Blog! Potentially thousands of hits in one day! Long-term results! Permanent links! Join us for Blog Jog Day on August 7th. Discover new blogs!

Blog Jog Day is a one-day-event where Bloggers are joining together for a pyramid effect promotional rally. We all post on the same day with each post leading the visitor to the next Blog, and so on full circle. That's it! Visitors explore your Blog, and then click on to the next one bringing potentially thousands of unique visitors to your site. Nearly 2,000 joggers showed up last November.

How Blog Jog Day Can Benefit Bloggers:
  • More unique visitors to your Blog
  • More subscribers
  • More comments
  • More inbound links
  • More Followers
  • More exposure and sales
  • Grow your daily hits
All which look great to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and the other search engines! With popularity comes a higher Page Rank and greater exposure for your Blog!

If you've missed the opportunity to join in the Blog Jog Day fun, visit http://www.blogjogday.blogspot.com/ and become a follower today.

Be sure to stop back on Sunday, August 7th when I share with you two exciting contests:

The Golden Pathway e-book giveaway and as an added bonus The Golden Pathway Educator's Guide PDF. A $20 value.

and

Dynamic Media Release Services - one free media release written and distributed to five on-line media release sites. A $60 value.

Thank you for your time and interest. I look forward to your visit.

Have a great weekend!

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm